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Coronavirus: A checklist for how retailers can reopen safely

Coronavirus: A checklist for how retailers can reopen safely
Dan Martin
Dan MartinDan Martin Content & Events

Posted: Tue 26th May 2020

The Scottish government has published a checklist for how retailers can reopen safely as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased.

Although no set date has yet been given for when shops can start to open in Scotland, the new checklist for actions small, medium and large retailers can take to create safe environments is based on the UK government's guide for retailers in England.

For England, prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that outdoor markets and car showrooms can reopen from 1 June if they follow the safety guidelines with other retailers able to welcome customers back in store on 15 June.

The Scottish government's checklist is below and you can also download it here. Detailed guidance for retailers and manufacturers in Scotland has also been released.




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Dan Martin
Dan MartinDan Martin Content & Events
I'm a freelance content creator and event host who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I have 18 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from billionaires like Sir Richard Branson to the founders behind brand new start-ups. I've worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company's blog and social media. I'm based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community and have strong connections to major business organisations in the south west region. In total, I've hosted over 50 events; from intimate meet-ups to conferences with an audience of hundreds including events for international brands like Facebook and Xero. I'm also a big fan of podcasts having hosted Enterprise Nation's Small Business Sessions as well as lots of online events including Facebook Live interviews, webinars and three live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street. With my partner, I co-run Lifestyle District, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography. I'm here to help. I'm volunteering free advice calls of up to an hour as part of the Recovery Advice for Business scheme, over the next 6 months. Please get in touch to see how I can help your business. 

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